I have had the NZ Tivo since day one and have rarely had problems with the signal to my DSE XH9950 Modem/Router - 'g'.

I have 2 other wireless devices which connect with no/zero problems. A netbook and a PlayonHD Mini. I can connect the Tivo (eventually) to the network and then it may drop after (say) an hour. When I go to Network, I usually see Signal:none. At present, I am using a static IP Address (I had to try something).

If I then go to Change network settings, I rarely ever see my network SSID (but I do see some of neighbours) straight away, but it does seem to appear after a minute or so (which is what the instructions on the TV screen say). It may also, bring up another neighbours SSID at this point. So, if I can see my SSID, I choose it and have to re-enter my network password (I have done this countless times and I can probably remember the keystrokes blindfolded). I add the password and it tries to access the network.

As usual (as it has just done) it invariablly fails.

I am using on the modem: Authentification Type: WPA-PSK Encryption: AES MAC Address Filter: Not Activated.

If I repeat the extercise, my SSID is no longer listed, but others are (two in particular). As per this time, it was just failed, I have gone back to the point where it shows the SSID's. My SSID is not there and after two minutes it still hasn't show up and after 3 minutes I choose 'Enter network name'. It has remembered my SSIS. I choose WPA and then AES. My password is still there (which seems to be at its whim). I finish and it attempts to access the network. As usual I get a NO6 error.

The DSE modem/router only has one antenna. It is roughtly in the same position as it always has been. The modem is upstairs and the TiVo is downstairs.

Do you have a wireless walk around phone? If so try switching the channel on the modem. Invariably though, if I've had wireless problems in the past (and I've dealt with a few) its been the fault of the router. You could try to upgrade the firmware on the router, otherwise see if you can borrow someone else's router to test the problem - Nick.

myopinion: Do you have a wireless walk around phone? If so try switching the channel on the modem. Invariably though, if I've had wireless problems in the past (and I've dealt with a few) its been the fault of the router. You could try to upgrade the firmware on the router, otherwise see if you can borrow someone else's router to test the problem - Nick.

Yes, I do. If fact the base station is next to the router and the satellite phone is close to the TiVo dongle.In the modem Access Point Settings it says:Channel: NEW_ZEALAND 06 (options are Auto, 1 to 13)

Any recommendation?Do I need to turn the router off/on afterwards?

I have the latest firmware and I would say that this modem is on its way out at DSE.

I installed Netstumbler and could immediately see that my neighbours had a 84-86 signal strength, whereas mine was in the 54-58 range (which TiVo said was 'Good'). I have played around with the placement of the dongle and phones, and can get a better signal. The best signal is at around 90% but that is 2 metres in the air!

Also, at the time no-one was using Channel 6, so I will check again at a different time.